Schema Therapy- “Beyond the Basics” (Intermediate/ Advanced)
Date: October 20, 21 & 22 2027
Venue: Duke of Brunswick Hotel, Gilbert St, Adelaide
Cost: AUD $899 (prior to June 1, 2027)
Presenter: Chris Hayes, Schema Therapist/ Clinical Psychologist
To ensure a quality learning experience, all workshops are currently limited to approximately 20 participants.
This workshop will assist those with some background in Schema Therapy in developing and fine-tuning their skills. The workshop will also specifically look at the implementation of treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), complex trauma as well as Narcissism as well as Cluster C personality problems. Participants will have extensive opportunity to practice experiential exercises such as imagery and chair- work. In addition, time will be allocated to commonly experienced difficulties such as working with the detached protector and parent modes.
Please note, the workshop is limited in size to allow for optimal coaching and feedback. This workshop will have 1 presenter to 18- 20 people.
Day One •Theory and conceptual model and Schema Therapy reviewed •Schema Modes Defined •Schema Therapy Cognitive Techniques for change •Schema Mode Borderline Personality Formulation •Specific methods to bypass Detached Protector •Use of Historical Role Play (experiential technique)
Day 2 and 3 Fine Tuning and Specialist Skills •Overcompensation Modes •Use of chairwork exercise in mode work •Limited Reparenting- review and Fine Tuning •Limited Reparenting- Fine Tuning Attunement •Imagery Rescripting- Window of tolerance •Imagery Rescripting- Working with Different Antagonists and Troubleshooting •Working with Angry Child Mode •Narcissistic Personality Disorder •Empathic Confrontation •Therapist’s own Schemas - Reflection •Schema Therapy Competency Scale •Breaking through common therapeutic impasses.
About the Presenter
Chris Hayes
Clinical Psychologist
Accredited Advanced Schema Therapist (Perth, Western Australia)
Training Director- Schema Therapy Training Australia
International Society of Schema Therapy Board Member 2014-2018 and 2024- 26
Chris is a Clinical Psychologist and Advanced Schema Therapist based in Perth, Western Australia. He has extensive experience in government and private settings, working with clients with complex psychological presentations. Since 2005, he has been practising as an advanced Schema Therapist, supervisor and trainer, having completed certification in Schema Therapy at the Schema Therapy Institute in New York City (USA) with Dr Jeffery Young. He has presented workshops throughout Europe, Asia and Australasia. He is the Director of Schema Therapy Training Australia.
In addition to the provision of Schema Therapy training and supervision, he was employed for over a decade with the Health Department of Western Australia as a Senior Clinical Psychologist (within a specialist service working with those who have experienced recent or childhood sexual trauma). He now has a small private practice.
He has recently co-authored the textbook "The Cambridge Guide to Schema Therapy". He has co-produced 2 DVD/ video releases, "Fine Tuning Imagery Rescripting" and "Fine Tuning Chair Work in Schema Therapy", both of which are highly recommended (and the 1st of their kind internationally). He currently serves on the Executive Board for the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST).
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